YEARLY HIGH
0.9256 PLN
YEARLY LOW
0.8259 PLN
YEARLY AVERAGE
0.8678 PLN

2013 QAR to PLN Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2013

During 2013, the QAR to PLN exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on July 9, valuing the pair at 0.9256. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on December 30, dropping to 0.8259.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.0997 PLN. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 0.8538 to the December average rate of 0.8363, the exchange rate registered a net change of -2.05% (reflecting a weakening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2013 high of 0.9256 was down 5.74% compared to the 2012 peak of 0.9819, indicating shifts in long-term support levels.

Transfer Payout Power Comparison

Comparing the value generated converting 5,000 QAR based on timing:

Yearly Peak High 4,628 PLN
2012 Average 4,471 PLN
Yearly Trough Low 4,130 PLN
Transaction Impact: A difference of 498.31 PLN purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2013.

0.9028
0.8302
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

QAR to PLN Seasonal Trends & Volatility Analysis

A structured review of seasonal halves, trading extremes, consecutive streaks, and historical baselines.

Seasonal Halves (H1 vs H2)

Seasonal

The average exchange rate in the first half of the year (H1: Jan–Jun) was 0.8735, compared to 0.8621 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the first half (Jan–Jun) by a margin of 0.0114 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 0.8735
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 0.8621

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2013 was July, with a trading range of 0.0530 PLN (High: 0.9256 / Low: 0.8726). On the other end, November was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0143 PLN (High: 0.8623 / Low: 0.8481).

July Spread (Volatile) ±0.0530
November Spread (Stable) ±0.0143

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between April and July, the exchange rate recorded its longest consecutive growth streak of the year, climbing for 3 straight months. Conversely, the sharpest month-over-month decline occurred between September and October, when the average rate fell by 0.0279 points.

Longest Streak 3 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -0.0279

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (July 2013: 0.8967) against the same month in 2012 (average: 0.9346), the exchange rate shifted by -0.0378 (-4.05%).

2013 Avg (July) 0.8967
2012 Avg (July) 0.9346

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 0.8639 0.8443 0.8538
February 0.8730 0.8392 0.8573
March 0.8974 0.8698 0.8805
April 0.8971 0.8580 0.8724
May 0.9020 0.8652 0.8837
June 0.9138 0.8706 0.8931
July 0.9256 0.8726 0.8967
August 0.8871 0.8616 0.8721
September 0.8995 0.8540 0.8710
October 0.8569 0.8318 0.8431
November 0.8623 0.8481 0.8532
December 0.8517 0.8259 0.8363